A HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP INFAMILY PLANNING

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First purchase of contraceptives for distribution

in developing countries

19681970Community-based distribution systems developed to bring family planning door-to-door

1972Initial support for international surveys

and reproductive health training

1982Policy paper issued on fundamental principles of voluntarism and informed choice

1984The Demographic and Health Surveys

(DHS) Program introduced

1990

Gender program launched to enhance gender equality and women’s empowerment

1997-98

The Central Contraceptive Procurement Project is established to provide

high-quality contraceptives

2002Population-environment program

established to ensure funds are allocated to areas where population

growth threatens biodiversity

2011Ouagadougou partnership formed

2012Adolescent reproductive health

recognized in Agency-wide youth policy

USAID becomes core partner in FP2020